Axar Patel Rescues India D with Counter-Attacking 86
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| Axar Patel played a crucial role for India D, scoring 86 off 118 balls and taking 2 wickets against India C.// Getty Images |
Axar Patel's all-round brilliance saved India D from a complete collapse on the opening day of the Duleep Trophy contest against India C. After a disastrous start, where the top order was skittled for just 48 runs, Patel's counter-attacking 86 helped India D post a respectable total of 164 all out.
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India C's pace duo of Anshul Kamboj and Vijaykumar Vyshak exploited the helpful pitch to run through the India D batting lineup. However, Patel's counter-attacking innings, which included 11 fours and two sixes, provided a much-needed boost to the India D total.
In addition to his impressive batting performance, Patel also picked up two crucial wickets with the ball, helping India D make inroads into the India C batting lineup. Patel's all-round show has undoubtedly made him a standout performer in the Duleep Trophy.